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“The host attempted to address a topical black issue without any black people present to share their perspective. Given that guests are booked ahead of time, that’s understandable; though one could argue that it was worth delaying the discussion for the sake of having the perspective of an actual...”Read full review »
Link417 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/24
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“Funny, optimistic, and informative. But this once great show is getting bogged down with ads (both from sponsors and the pateron) and the recap episodes need be sectioned off into their own podcast.”
@BrocusPocus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/24
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“Negin Farsad is a fantastic Commedian and host - didn’t really know her work before the podcast - but I’ve discovered many great new comedians through her show (really miss @ Midnight for that!) and as a pretty deep political content consumer, find it smart and interesting and SO much more...”Read full review »
Txtrella via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/24
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“If you aren’t making this part of you routine, what are you doing?!? Amazing host and best intro for guest hosts. Get Corrine Fisher on the show!!”
morguen522 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/23
“Great discussions of political issues with much more than a spoonful of humor to help the medicine go down.”
Mooj58 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/23
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“Negin’s moderate political views are what initially attracted me to the podcast, as I felt the way she covers news and politics was informative while allowing me to form my own opinions. While I still appreciate that about her podcast, and would probably enjoy a sit down 1-1 conversation with...”Read full review »
justinMW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/23
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“Love this show—always funny, insightful commentary, great guests, and I enjoy the range of topics from major news events to the silliest of trends.”
Sarah G in California via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/23
“Negins laughter cheers me up -
can’t get enough of it.
Great guests, always a wonderful way to get good information about current events & feel better from listening 😍.”
00...-- via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/23
“Thursdays officially are my favorite day of the week since that is when new episodes of Fake the Nation drop and the talented Negin Farsad and her two hysterical co-hosts for the episode drop into my earballs, as she puts it. Not only do I stay up to date with the latest news with a comedic spin,...”Read full review »
Michelle_60640 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/23
“Final ep recap… men are some of the worst animals. This culture has to find a way to train them from infants to men to be humane. And Negin; Shiv’s limp hand is a metaphor for how women are trained to defer to patriarchy while suppressing the immense rage just under the surface. This vile series...”Read full review »
sydwms via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/23
“Recaps? Ugh”
Manny-aMonicafan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/23
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“I’ve been listening for a few years and FTN has become of of my top three fave podcasts. I love the laughing and learning from each episode and look forward to its release every week. Negin was such a comfort during lockdown and hearing her baby in the background was so identifiable as a parent...”Read full review »
MamaDee15 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
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“Negin Farsad is the funniest character on all of NPR. She deserves lots of raises.”
nprfanforever via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/23
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“A refreshing look at news and contemporary culture through Ms Farsad and her guests each episode. Not only are top issues discussed but she takes the time to delve into subjects that are critical but may not get coverage on major news programs due to their complexity.
I almost always learn...”Read full review »
GrafVonD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/23
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“Negin is a dose of optimism for the news of a messy country. Australians listen in awe of how the US actually functions (does it?). Nice to hear there are nice, decent and rational thinking comedians.”
sumi341 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/14/23
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“This wyoming liberal gets a smile on her face whenever the show drops. Thank you for your insight and humor, Nagin. You make my life better!”
Lib in Wyoming via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/22
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“Negin’s humor, insights, calls-to-action and endless optimism are a salve for my heart in these complicated times. Religiously listening together as a (agnostic) family every weekend for years! FTN is our church :)”
Wehren Pants via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/22
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“I learn so much from such incredibly smart people through this podcast! I live in rural Oregon, farm organic vegetables, and am as liberal as they come, but listening to city people talk about lawns is so hilarious and every week gives me new insights into how to think about and cope with our...”Read full review »
B12323123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/22
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“Great podcast with thoughtful discussion about a variety of topics. Negin is such a delight! This is the positivity that we all need in our life and always puts a smile on my face. Thanks Negin!❤️🙂”
LetsthinkharderShan824 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/22
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“Negin is just the best!!”
SpikeB05 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/22
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“I accept your 😀and ❤️”
real_lare75 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/22
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“This is my podcast that calms me down. Negin is such a ball of optimism that I need in my life!”
Szak5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/22
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“This episode was so lively and had me rolling at work!! Just wanted to say thanks for such an energetic and hilarious show☺️”
Ernynwithay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/22
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“No material analysis”
Wanger Hilton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/22
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“One of the best podcasts out there. Add to your podcast library!
-Josh”
jheintz81 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/22
“I LOVE Fake the Nation and I LOVE Negin Farsad! She is insightful, intelligent, always topical, and incredibly funny. Her guests are great and always hilarious! Negin is the real deal! Best podcast out there!!!”
PhotoRobin1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/22
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“I love the diversity and it gets your mind in the right place”
Aimee aka Freyacat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/22
“these people are way to partisan for comedy”
SpicySandflea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/22
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“FTN is so much fun - Negin is so cute and the guests are all so charismatic, articulate, and have great chemistry even when they’ve never met before. I look forward to it every week and low-key wish it was on every day! 😂”
P@dSquad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/22
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“You lost me when you reacting negatively to a podcast you admit you never listen to . Again another podcast hating on others,”
knothem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/22
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“YOU GUYS! This is seriously the BEST political podcasts out there! Funny and informative, with a whole lot of heart, Negin and guests’ focus on optimism is really refreshing. She so often presents really difficult to digest news in a hopeful light. Love, love, love this pod ❤️”
282736 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/22
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“Fake the Nation is hands down my favorite podcast (and I listen to many!). I’ve listened to every single podcast for the last 4-ish years and as someone who needs news and politics in her “ear balls” to feel engaged in the world, it’s so refreshing to have commentary delivered in an optimistic...”Read full review »
Elizabeth and Finch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/22
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“Fake the Nation has been in my weekly rotation for years and for good reason. Negin brings a perfect balance of brilliance, humor, and charm as a host and makes the news of today easier to cope with (and god knows we need that). I always love the guests, whether they are new and diverse voices or...”Read full review »
MasterCrackfox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/21
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“I started to hear about this show towards the end of 2020 and started to like it around the beginning of 2021. Then I heard Negin on another pod. She somehow brought a light and breezy yet still informational and heartfelt perspective to a somewhat heavy event, I was feeling it. I told myself I’d...”Read full review »
Jonnydragon88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/21
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“I listened to this podcast for the first time in 2018 and was immediately charmed by Negeen’s laugh. She and her guests are so engaging and keep reminding the listeners that, at the end of the day, POLITICS is just another word that in the right hands becomes completely laughable!”
T-mansmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/21
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“Negin is effervescent, insightful, and genuine. I sometimes listen just to hear her laugh. It always brightens my day. Her guests are interesting and hilarious. The topics and questions posed often have me talking to my listening device. I always learn something new or discover some perspective...”Read full review »
Xgynf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/21
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“Negin is a delight! I do so much enjoy the broad spectrum of topics and wonderful guests! The podcast is informative and entertaining. Just love it!”
NBSeabass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/21
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“Love the show,
Keep laughing”
littlt e via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/21
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“Hi Negin, I realized what a force of cheerful yet informed energy you are recently when you were away. I listen to every show and I now rely on fake to take the air out of the balloon but with glee. Thanks for reminding me how silly politics can be! I love all the irreverent responses!”
OuiChef! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/21
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“Negin, This show makes me happy every Thursday morning!! I love the intersection of intelligence, hilarity and OPTIMISM!”
HannahEGB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/21
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“I look forward to Negin and co.’s smart and funny analysis every week! I am a 60+ white male progressive and I swear this podcast makes me younger!”
Mawofminnesota via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/21
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AMuchinG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/21
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“omg negin i very much identify with the conversation regarding scheduling time with friends. my off days from work are thursday and saturday. i see friends probably once a quarter. its so hard to schedule time with friends. most of the time everyone is so exhausted. i love the podcast i make...”Read full review »
thegrandduchy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/21
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“The right blend of funny and insightful to make political discussions palatable.”
Exelixii via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/21
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“until you eventually realize that they’re not saying anything of substance and don’t display awareness of their privileges (eg class consciousness). changed my review from 5 stars after i heard about negin calling the cops on a dealer in her hood”
wowza ! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/21
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